On Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 5:55 p.m., 5 District (Fort Erie/Ridgeway) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded alongside the Fort Erie Fire Department and Niagara Emergency Medical Service (NEMS) to a motor vehicle collision on Netherby Road, in the area between Point Abino Road North and Schaubel Road in the Town of Fort Erie.
The initial investigation has determined a grey passenger vehicle was travelling west bound on Netherby Road when a collision occurred with a black motorcycle travelling east bound on Netherby Road.
The driver of the motorcycle, a 43-year-old Welland resident, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives assigned to the NRPS Collision Reconstruction Unit have assumed carriage of the investigation. They are being supported by detectives from the NRPS Forensic Services Unit. The collision remains under investigation.
Witnesses to the collision and motorists who were in the area with an operational dash-camera are encouraged to review their footage and contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option 3, badge 1009508 with any relevant information.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222- 8477.
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